Power lines were brought down on Talbot St on Wednesday morning after a car hit a power pole.
Emergency services attended the scene at the Whanganui East street at about 8am.
Fire and Emergency senior station officer Aaron Summerhays said the sole occupant of the vehicle was uninjured.
The vehicle was heading towards the city when it left the road, hitting the pole.
"It took out the power pole," Mr Summerhays said. "The power lines were still suspended."